A new version of Twitter for BlackBerry is now available for Beta Zone members. The latest sits at version 3.1.0.8 and brings a few new updates and fixes. Things are moving along pretty quick on these betas, so there's a good chance this will hit BlackBerry App World shortly.

Updates include:

• Updated Tweet Details Screen - Clicking a Tweet now brings you to a content-rich Tweet details screen, designed to give you more information around the Tweet. Geotagged Tweets will show mini maps, Tweeted photos will appear larger, and Twitter conversations will be easier to follow. In addition, you will be able to see who's Retweeted a Tweet, and by whom it has been Retweeted. To see a person's profile screen, just click the profile picture again.
• Undo Retweet - You can now undo a Retweet that you may have mistakenly Retweeted. You can undo a Retweet by using familiar actions used to delete a Tweet. In addition, the new Tweet details screen allows you to select the Retweet button to undo a Retweet.
• Right to Left Language Support
• Additional Languages - Finnish, Arabic & Hebrew

If you're a Beta Zone member you can login and download the new version from the link below. If you're not yet a member then get on it!

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If you're wanting to keep yourself up-to-date with the latest Facebook for BlackBerry beta releases, then you should head on over to the BlackBerry Beta Zone right now and grab the v3.1.0.11. This release has a whole laundry list of bug fixes over the previous release:

• Delete Prior Messages in Inbox leads to uncaught exception
• Unable to views comments
• With Wi-Fi only connection on BIS SN devices user should be able to view photos
• Likes count incorrect in Likes list if launched from stagnant comment screen
• Can not cancel selection via the 'back' button
• User photos mixed in FB message view
• Group name appears in the group wall
• Group Support : refresh of group wall is missing refresh animation
• Bad error message when posting on a Group without permission
• Groups are not translated in Hindi
• Finnish -Some missed translations on the Groups pages
• Accessibility: Status updates are not being read
• WiLAN event is not being processed correctly when radio is low or changed
• Removal of phone number request feature
• Update help URLs for Facebook 3.1
• Parser Error when I create comment with many returns between lines
• Remove welcome notification and message
• No ID for all the buttons in Facebook
• GCM icons are cutoff on low res devices

The update should be available for all BlackBerry Beta Zone members who have been accepted to the program previously. Hit the link below to grab the update and drop some comments and let us know how it's working for ya!

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The latest version of the BlackBerry Desktop Software has just hit the beta zone. This time it rings in at version 7.1 and is ready for the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha as well as 4G PlayBook (I'll take one of each, thanks).

Updates include:

• Media sync enhancements including individual selection, sync by album, and customizable columns in collections mode
• Support for 4G PlayBooks
• Support for new BlackBerry 7 OS devices
• Major bug fixes and PIM sync improvements as highlighted in the Release Notes (in downloads section)
• Support for BB10 Alpha Developer devices

Looks like only some minor tweaks and fixes aside from there, but if you're a Beta Zone member you can grab the update anyway. Head to the link below to sign up if you're not already a member.

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While RIM just recently released the official build of Facebook version 3.0 with BBM integration, they are already hard at work with an updated version in BlackBerry Beta Zone. Facebook version 3.1.0.9 is now available to Beta Zone members. In this new version, one of the fixes is to an issue some were experiencing with comments taking an extended amount of time to load. This build also features many other improvements and bug fixes, all of which can be found below.

Updates in v3.1.0.9

• Status Cleared notification doesn't make sense
• Update help URLs for Facebook 3.1
• Got a state that could not exit Facebook setup wizard if Facebook opened from other access points
• No photo on post
• Facebook does not update while on Wi-Fi. Mobile Wi-Fi does work however.
• App takes very long time to refresh comments.
• Clicking “resend" on a status update doesn't seem to work
• Focus is lost after scrolling thru a very long post.
• Likes count incorrect in Likes list if launched from stagnant comment screen
• Doesn't work on Wi-Fi only connection
• Send icon is missing in command screen
• User is not able to scroll to Facebook title bar to open navigation screen on the new chat conversation screen if cursoris not at the beginning of text box
• Comments for Notes are limited to 1000 characters while on the web the limit is 8000
• Event Created By lists incorrect name
• BBM Text for check in is not localization friendly and might cause issues in other languages
• Focus order on comment page
• Focus jumps to the top of the notifications list after marking an unopened notification as opened

If you’re not a member of BlackBerry Beta Zone you can sign up for free at BlackBerry.com/Beta, once you’re a member you will have access to the Facebook beta, along with others as RIM sees fit. If you notice any other improvements that aren’t listed above toss them in the comments below, you never know what could be hidden in this build.

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Facebook for BlackBerry has been updated to version 3.1.07 in BlackBerry Beta Zone. The new version brings along a few needed features, one of the bigger ones is the ability to access your groups from within the application.

Updated features in Facebook for BlackBerry v3.1.07

• Liking Comments

You spoke and we listened! A very popular feature request is now available in Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones 3.1 as you can now like/unlike comments from within the comment screen. The new version of Facebook for BlackBerry also gives you the ability to see the Facebook users who have liked a post.

• Group Support

The new Facebook for BlackBerry also allows you to view and interact with Facebook Groups. Users can now view their Groups from within the application as well as write, comment and like posts on the Group Wall.

The update is available to all BlackBerry Beta Zone members and should be available for download immediately.  If you’re not a member of the Beta Zone you will need to head over to BlackBerry.com/beta and sign up before you can have access. Let us know what other features you think RIM should be adding to the FaceBook app in the comments, I know there’s a few things I’d like to see added.Thanks Adam for the tip!

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If for whatever reason you've not logged into the BlackBerry Beta Zone yet today, then you may not have noticed the latest changes. BlackBerry Beta Zone: Makeover Edition took place at some point over the night and now, the BlackBerry Beta Zone is prettier and more functional than ever. Based on the feedback, RIM made the following changes:

• A more user friendly interface - We’ve redesigned the site from top to bottom. It’s more engaging to use, has more interactive elements, and offers a more intuitive user experience to make sure you can find what you’re looking for quickly and easily.
• A clearer division between Business and Consumer beta programs - We’ve separated Beta Zone into two distinct sites: Beta Zone and Beta Zone for Business. Beta Zone for Business now has its own dedicated URL so users can more easily access enterprise programs, while consumer users only see content and programs that are of interest to them.
• More opportunities to get involved - We know Beta Zone members have a lot to say, so we’ve added a blog-style newsfeed to provide the latest Beta Zone news and allow you to comment and share in the conversation. We’ll also be posting more frequent polls and surveys, ensuring that there are more opportunities than ever to provide your feedback.
• Improved mobile experience - BlackBerry beta testers are always on the move, so we’ve optimized our mobile site to make it easier than ever to provide your feedback on-the-go. We’ve revised the mobile layout, simplified the download process, and added access to a number of features – all to improve your mobile beta testing experience. 

Needless to say, the changes are certainly appreciated and things look great over there. If you're a BlackBerry Beta Zone member, go ahead and login. I'm sure Kerri Birch, the Community Manager for the BlackBerry Beta Zone and the rest of the Beta Zone team is waiting to hear what you all think.

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If you're looking to test out the latest BlackBerry Desktop Software, you'll find it now available for download in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. Keep in mind, it is only available to North American users though there is no keycode required for installation. The known issues list is long for this one so before you commit to downloading it, make sure you give it a look as it may be something you wish to avoid for now and let those who don't mind bugs work the kinks out. Also, this is for Windows users only -- there is no Mac version offered at this time.

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RIM has made a new build of BBM Music available in BlackBerry Beta Zone. The latest release brings the beta build to version 1.2.0.16. RIM didn't offer a change log, but we should be okay to assume it's just bug fixes from the last version they offered. We're also hearing that this may be the final beta before being pushed out to the masses in BlackBerry App World.

As stated in Beta Zone this beta test is only avilable to those in Canada, USA and the UK, so others will just have to wait as they continue the BBM Music rollout. If you arent already a Beta Zone member you can get in on the action at the link below.

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Facebook for BlackBerry has received another Beta Zone update today. Nothing fancy in this version but it does include some minor fixes. We haven't seen many new features come to Facebook in the last few versions, but hopefully we'll get some good stuff at the official release. Fixes in this update include:

• When Facebook is installed on a device running a language that is not officially supported by Facebook for BlackBerry, but is supported by BB, the app is supposed to default to English. 
• Facebook application uses HTTP links in browser
• The Facebook server has returned an unknown error and is not able to fulfill your request. (1500)
• WiLAN event is not being processed correctly when radio is low or changed
• Unable to close Facebook using back key on 6.0 

Login to the BlackBerry Beta Zone from the link below to download.

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If you're a BlackBerry Beta Zone member, a new version of BBM is now available. This update brings us to version 6.2.0.33 and includes a number of fixes. No fancy updates this time around, but an update is an update, right?

Fixes include:

• Missing BBM icon on OS 5.0
• Issues scrolling up through older messages on OS 6.0
• Issue selecting all the text by scrolling up/down in the inline display name and personal message fields
• Scrolling quickly in the inline edit view allowed the focus to move out onto your avatar
• Pressing the Enter key while the focus is on your avatar initiated the inline edit view
• In the inline display name or personal message field, smileys were highlighted when added via the "Add Smiley" menu option
• Unable to scroll in certain directions within the inline display name and personal message field
• No "Save" menu option or prompt dialog when the inline display name or personal message field only contains smileys
• No red splat on the BBM icon after deleting a group icon from the Home Screen and receiving a group notification
• Notification view/today view does not show BBM Messages

If you're not yet a Beta Zone member, you should be. Hit the link below for more information and to download.

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If you're making use of Twitter for BlackBerry and registered for the BlackBerry Beta Zone, you'll find a new release is available for download. No big changes this time around:

Changes:

• Stuck on loading when you first enter the app and scroll directly to the bottom 

Just a minor bug fix update but hey, it's there and available for download -- Go get it.

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After a few weeks of nothing happening in the BlackBerry Beta Zone, RIM has now decided to go ahead and get things rolling full steam again. It wasn't all that long ago we saw BlackBerry Messenger v6.2.0.15 appear there and now we have BlackBerry Messenger v6.2.0.24 already available for download. Changes? Quite a bit actually:

Fixed Isses

• User is returned to the contact list after sending a voice note via the convenience key if the chat is opened from the Messages application.
• Virtual keyboard does not appear automatically when editing personal message
• When trying to switch chat from switch chat menu within conversation, user information is partially cutoff
• Send picture dialog is displayed as a vertical bar for device font size 14.

Known Issues

• Highlighting a BBM contact displays a different contact's display picture.
• Pressing the convenience key while the menu is open in a chat returns the user to the contact list if the chat is opened from the Messages application.
• Scrolling quickly in the inline edit view allows the focus to move out on to the user's avatar.
• Pressing the Enter key while the focus is on the user's avatar initiates the inline edit view.
• Some smileys remained as text in a message sent to a multiperson chat for all participants.
• Send voice note dialog buttons are cut off in landscape mode when the virtual keyboard is displayed. 

The update is available now for registered users, so get to downloading. Just remember, it's a beta. If something isn't working right and it's not already a known issue, send feedback so that it can be addressed in a later release update.

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BlackBerry Beta Zone members got a huge update for App World Today. This is one that many people have been waiting for, as it includes the ability to filter out apps you have downloaded on other devices that are not available for your BlackBerry. There is also a new function that allows you to share your app list with others via NFC.

Change log includes:

• Find an app in “My World” by typing a keyword term
• “Other Devices” filter view in “My World” allows you to filter out apps not available for your device e.g. PlayBook Apps
• Announce downloads to BBM Status
• NFC is now an additional method to share a single app
• A new "Share" channel in the App World Home page allows you to share your app list via NFC
• Various Bug Fixes

If you're a member of the BlackBerry Beta Zone, you should be able to login and find v3.1.2.20 listed under your eligible programs. Sign up, agree to everything, and get to downloading. Let us know in the comments how you like the new features!

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A new build of BBM Music is now appearing in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. This release, pushes BBM Music into version 1.2.0.13 and actually brings along quite a few changes with it. Looking at the list, here's a short summery of what has been changed:

• Invitation Requests - Discovering similar musical tastes just got easier! When an invitation request is sent from a ‘friend of a friend’ through Recent Updates you will now be able to view songs and the common friend before accepting/declining an invitation. 
• ‘Favorite’ Songs and Contacts - You can now highlight songs or contacts as favorites in BBM Music 1.2! To favorite a song, you need to click on the star displayed in the top left hand corner while listening to a specific song. When the star is highlighted yellow, this will indicate the song as a “favorite” and you will now be able to access this song through “favorite songs” on your profile tab. Favorite songs will be displayed to your friends in Recent Updates For a favorite contact, when you visit a contact’s page you can select “favorite” from the top menu bar. This will add a highlighted yellow star beside the contact’s name in the contacts tab which will only be visible to you. You will now have the ability to search by “favorite”contacts within the contacts tab.
• Intelligent Shuffle - Intelligent shuffle offers you the ability to shuffle songs by favorite songs, genre, artist, song popularity, album, contact, release year or recently added. To access the intelligent shuffle, on the home tab click “shuffle” which will display the shuffle menu shown below.
• A Default Friend for all New Users - New users to BBM Music will now have a default friend listed as a contact.
• Application Enhancements - If you are an existing BBM Music user you will also notice improved notification for friends already using BBM Music, improved performance at startup and easier access to account information from the profile screen.

The update is available to folks in the US, Canada and the UK. When you login to the BlackBerry Beta Zone it will show as a new beta, that you need to sign up for. If you're already a BBM Music premium subscriber, please ensure you read the upgrade process. 

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With RIM having been rolling out a few other beta's recently, it's no suprise a new version of BlackBerry Messenger has now popped up as well. RIM seemingly hasn't sent out emails for it yet, but it's there. v6.2.0.15 is what it is listed at and RIM shared some release notes for it:

• Animated display pictures - More animated display pictures are now built into BBM. Change your picture to suit your mood.
• Change your name or message inline - You can quickly change your name or status message without leaving your contact list by clicking the text at the top of the screen. To exit inline editing, just scroll down. You can still access your profile screen by clicking your display picture.
• Streamlined voice notes - When your convenience key set to open BlackBerry Messenger, if you highlight a contact in BBM and press the convenience key, you can start recording a voice note. Once you're done, pressing the convenience key again will send the voice note. Group chats. You can return to the default color at any time.
• BlackBerry Tag enhancements - Adding contacts has never been easier. If your BlackBerry smartphone supports NFC technology, you can turn on the Allow Automatic Invitations by Tapping option. Then, as long as you or someone else has BBM open, you can add each other as contacts by aligning the backs of your smartphones. This feature requires that you both have the latest version of BBM installed on smartphones that support NFC technology.
• Improved search - When typing the name of a contact or group, the search ignores special characters and emoticons to make it easier to find what you're looking for.
• Resend a message  - If a message didn't send (for example, if your smartphone was outside of a wireless coverage area), you can highlight the message and select Resend from the menu.

If you're a member of the BlackBerry Beta Zone, you should be able to login and find it listed under your eligible programs as it shows up as a new beta. Thanks, Alberto!

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